The world would be a better place if we wore cufflinks more often. This week’s fresh to market vintage has a stunning pair with moonstone cabochons. What is a cabochon? A stone that is cut to a round or oval shape, with a domed top and flat bottom and no facets. It’s a cut that’s often used for opaque and translucent stones like turquoise, lapis and the moonstones below, because it shows off the detail and beauty of the stone best.
Of course, the other fresh to market picks are also nice and coincidentally are all from the 1940s. Equally coincidental, two are post WWII; one is marked “Made in Occupied Japan” and the other “Made in US Zone Germany.” These markings don’t necessarily increase the value, but they do make them more interesting. But you can be the judge of that…
Moonstone Cabochon Cufflinks
Since today is Father’s Day, I thought these cufflinks would be appropriate for a vintage loving Dad. They were made by Anson, a company that has been making cufflinks since 1938, and feature moonstone cabochons surrounded by beautifully detailed gold tone metal edging. For anyone who enjoys dressing up in vintage style, wearing a French cuff button up shirt with some fabulous cufflinks is a great look.
Moonstone Cabochon Cufflinks, $24.95
Pam, Vintage Renude
Hand-painted Demitasse Cup and Saucer c 1940s
Offering a demitasse cup and saucer handpainted in a lovely floral design. Raised gold paint. Stamped “Made in Occupied Japan” on the bottom of both pieces which dates the set to the 1945-1952 timeframe. Purchased in Japan in the 1950s.
Floral Cup & Saucer, Made in Occupied Japan, $40
Linda, Selective Salvage
1940s Wooden Clarinet Toy
Two things make this little wooden clarinet interesting. First, it is marked “Made in US Zone Germany,” meaning it was made between 1945-1955. After 1955, things were marked “Made in West Germany.” And second, it comes directly from the woman who owned it as a child. There is no fresher to market vintage than pieces that come directly from the original owner.
Made In US Zone Germany Wooden Clarinet, $45.
Laurie, NextStage Vintage
1943 Lawrence MA Advertising Calendar
This advertising or promotional calendar from the World War II era has a theme of “Home Sweet Home.” It could hang on a kitchen wall, but is pretty enough to hang in a comfy sitting room. How many folks waiting for their sons and daughters to come home safe and sound had this on their wall in 1943, marking the days? It was made 82 years ago to promote a store in Lawrence MA. A wedge shaped pocket could be inserted to hold scrap paper and pencils.
Vintage Dry Goods Store Advertising Calendar, $69.50
Mary Ellen, Aunt Hatties Attic
We make no secret about it. One of the things we love about vintage is that it’s stuff with a history. We don’t always know the history, but it’s always a special treat when you get something from the original owner. It’s nice to be able to assure them that it will go on to have a special place in a vintage lover’s home.
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